The Saptarishi are the seven sages of Indian mythology who brought down to the earth the required knowledge and energies to strengthen the processes of transition (pralaya).
In ancient Indian astronomy, the constellation of the Big Dipper {Ursa Major} is called saptarishi, with the seven stars representing seven rishis, namely “Vashistha”, “Marichi”, “Pulastya”, “Pulaha”, “Atri”, “Angiras” and “Kratu”. There is another star slightly visible within it, known as “Arundhati”. Arundhati is the wife of Sage Vashistha.
Sapthrishi's names are different in some puranas
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